Arsenal are set to signal Chelsea ahead Kai Havertz after reportedly agreeing a 65 million kilos ($82 million) payment for the German on Wednesday. Havertz shall be allowed to debate contract phrases and endure a medical at Arsenal after their London rivals accepted the profitable provide. The 24-year-old has emerged as a high goal for the Gunners in current weeks as they appear to enhance a squad that completed second within the Premier League final season. After three inconsistent years with Chelsea, Havertz is on track to turn into Arsenal’s first signing of the close-season.

It is believed Chelsea’s house owners wish to keep away from letting gamers enter the ultimate two years of their offers and Havertz, whose contract runs out in 2025, has not agreed an extension.

Mateo Kovacic left Chelsea for treble winners Manchester City on Wednesday, whereas N’Golo Kante has agreed to signal for Saudi Arabian aspect Al-Ittihad.

Having joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, Havertz has scored 19 targets in 91 Premier League appearances.

Despite some erratic ending and diffident performances at occasions, Havertz will at all times have a spot in Chelsea followers’ hearts after scoring the winner of their Champions League closing victory towards Manchester City in 2021.

That was by far the excessive level of Havertz’s time in west London.

After Chelsea’s dismal type during the last yr, that includes 9 targets in 47 video games for Havertz, the German will hope his impending transfer throughout the capital gives a extra steady atmosphere to flourish in.

By providing such a considerable payment for Havertz, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has proven be believes the ahead is able to being a key member of his assault on a weekly foundation.

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